Introduction

• Ecclesiastes 12:1; 11:9-10

Challenge yourselv to be a good learner and thinker.

• I Corinthians 14:20
• Sometimes, learning isn’t so much about the subject itself but about learning how to learn and think.
• Matthew 18:12
• Matthew 21:28-32
• Matthew 22:42
• Jesus was always trying to get people to think.

Develop a good work ethic.

• Nehemiah 1:1; 4:1, 6, 11, 17
• Nehemiah 6:9, 15 - Enemies tried to trick and frighten Nehemiah, but he would not be deterred.
• Get to work! Have a good attitude!
• Colossians 3:23-24

Manage your time well.

• Matthew 6:25, 33
• Who is the most important?
• Can you do your homework and your Bible lesson?
• You may have to reduce school stuff to make room for God.

Be kind.

• Ephesians 4:31
• Acts 9:36; 10:32
• Job 4:4
• Younger people are looking up to you!
• Even a small act of kindness goes a long way.

Learn humility.

• I Corinthians 13:4-7
• Proverbs 16:18
• We compare ourselves with others in school, and that can lead to pride.
• Romans 12:16
• James 4:6
• Ecclesiastes 12:13-14